Adult Services
Resources, Outreach, Civic Engagement
On this page
Civic Labs, MyVote Wisconsin, FindHelp.org
Stay in Touch
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Continuing Education
Additional Support from IFLS
IFLS Staff are ready to help!
With such a wide range of topics mentioned on this page, there are several staff who may be helpful. To ask a question or discuss further, please submit a HelpDesk ticket.
Resources
Adult Programs
Kits: Lend items, memory kits, maker kits, and more
List of Ideas: A braindump of ideas to get the ball rolling
Performers: tips, buttons for IFLS collaboration spreadsheet and IFLS library staff crowd-sources reviews
Summer library program: links and resources
Spotlight
Free gardening activities, videos and webinar with garden expert, Melinda Myers. The program and materials are for June 2024 and are free to libraries due to a partnership with We Energies.
Link to “Beauty Outside Your Door” – 2024 Library Program
Job Guide
IFLS Free Job-Seeker Resources: Links for basic computer skills, job search engines, Wisconsin Job Center locations, and job readiness and search resources.
Brown County Library Job Guide: Includes a wide variety of resources for job searches, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and career advancement resources.
Accessibility & Inclusivity
IFLS Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy
Inclusive Services Assessment and Guide (DPI)
Inclusive Services Statement (DPI)
Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library (DPI)
Hiring a Sign Language Interpreter (Wisconsin Dept of Health Services)
Reader’s Advisory
IFLS Advisory Page: Contains RA education, tools, and resources
Book Club Selections: Check out these sites, ilovelibraries, LitLovers, Reading Group Choices, Library Reads, and National Public Radio
Digital Literacy
Digital Learn: Teach and facilitate classes with their modules and materials for free, available in English and Spanish
GFCGlobal: Free self-paced learning on over 200 topics
Loki’s Loop Escape Room: Free escape room program that engages members in utilizing digital literacy skills to uncover the truth
Northstar Digital Literacy: Free and straightforward online tool to learn and practice digital literacy skills
Wisc-Online: A self-paced course for learning basic computer skills, including WORD, email, and social media.
Home Delivery & Outreach
Delivery
IFLS Home Delivery and Outreach to Institutions: Contains general considerations and implementation models.
Developing Partnerships
Tips & Tricks
- 3 Ways to Build Partnerships at Your Small Library (ProgrammingLibrarian)
- Librarian’s Path to Partnership (Webinar by Ebsco)
- Libraries Build Business Communications Toolkit (ALA)
- Partnerships & Collaboration (WebJunction)
Potential Local Partners
- Business Association
- Chamber of Commerce
- Chippewa Valley Museum
- Community Club
- County Health Department
- Job Center of Wisconsin
- Kiwanis Club
- Lions Club
- Local Businesses
- Sons of Norway
- UW Extension
- Women’s Club
- …and more!
Think about the organizations in your community, in your county, and in your region. Consider those whose mission aligns with your goal and reach out to discuss a collaboration. Everyone can be a potential partner, but be sure to select and maintain partnerships that are beneficial for the library.
Civic Engagement
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Nonpartisan
Click to go to MyVote for Voter Information and Online Registration
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Search & Connect to Support
An entirely free compendium of social assistance offerings, sorted by zip code. Includes financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced cost help.